Tertiary courses

Why study?

Studying for a Public Relations/Communication Management (PR/CM) degree can provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to work effectively. As with many other professions, research shows that PR/CM is becoming a graduate-entry career, which means a university degree is often a required qualification before entering the industry.

It isn't always necessary to have a PR/CM degree to gain a job, but if you are interested in a specialised study that will provide you with both the relevant theoretical and practical skills, then studying for a degree can help.

The 2012 PRINZ Trends Survey showed that 4 out of 5 practitioners have a tertiary qualification, and it is now increasingly the case that will be a PR/CM-specific degree.

If you are considering a PR/Comms career, here are the courses to choose from in New Zealand (listed alphabetically):

Please note, the courses below are not endorsed or accredited by PRINZ in any way.